Fact and Opinion

Sometimes it is hard to tell the difference between sentences that are facts and sentences that are fiction. A FACT can be proven to be true. An OPINION is what someone believes -it cannot be proven true or false.

Deciding if a sentence is a Fact If you can find proof, or evidence for a sentence, then it is a FACT.

Look at these sentences: 1. Rabbits are mammals. 2. George Washington was the first president of the United States. 3. The earth orbits the sun. 4. There are books in the library Does the Author want you to believe that these sentences are facts? YES No Next Slide

Rabbits ARE Mammals You could look in a dictionary or encyclopedia, and find PROOF that the sentence states a fact.

You decide - Fact or Opinion Elephants have four legs. Go On Fact Opinion

You decide - Fact or Opinion Black is the best color for a dog. Go On Fact Opinion

You decide - Fact or Opinion Many people have dogs for pets. Go On Fact Opinion

A FACT can be proven to be true. Remember: A FACT can be proven to be true. An OPINION is what someone believes -it cannot be proven true or false.

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RIGHT!! That was an Opinion You could not find that fact in a dictionary or reference book Go Back

Sorry, that was a FACT. Go Back

That’s Right! The sentence was a FACT. Go Back

That’s Right!! The sentences are facts. You can prove these sentences are TRUE by using an encyclopedia, a dictionary, or your own experience. GO Back

Sorry, try again. Go Back